A Picture of the Struggles of Our Infant Nation One Hundred Years Ago Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) 1805-1877 creator text utu 2009 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Benjamin Franklin" by John S. C. Abbott is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This biography details the life and contributions of Benjamin Franklin, a key figure in American history, emphasizing his character and the pivotal role he played in the struggles for America's independence. The opening of the biography focuses on Franklin's early life, detailing his parentage, childhood in Boston, and his formative experiences that shaped his character. Franklin's father emigrated from England in search of a better life, and the narrative highlights Franklin's early education, his early work as an apprentice in his brother's printing business, and the social and economic environment of Boston during his youth. Key anecdotes illustrate Franklin's inquisitive nature, his early love for reading and writing, and crucial decisions, such as his eventual escape from his apprenticeship to seek broader opportunities in New York and Philadelphia. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2009-11-05 Produced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 Statesmen -- United States -- Biography E300 Original publication data not identified 14001323 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30406 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30406 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133707.0 30406